unmounted

adjective

un·​mount·​ed ˌən-ˈmau̇n-təd How to pronounce unmounted (audio)
: not mounted
unmounted guns
unmounted paintings
especially : not mounted on or provided with a horse
unmounted soldiers

Examples of unmounted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Russian units advancing with armored vehicles and unmounted infantry halt their forward movement to allow troops to seek cover from the ricocheting shrapnel, soldiers said. John Hudson and Anastacia Galouchka, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2023 The Netherlands will initially receive four unmounted PULS launchers in 2023. Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2023 Unlike unmounted options that can be rinsed and dried in a sink, depending on where it’s placed in the bathroom this one could be a bit tricker to clean. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022 Another highlight of the auction was a 101.27-carat unmounted diamond that realized $3 million. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022 Reinstall the loose tire bead, but leave a final section unmounted. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020 Shake the sealant bottle for 10 to 20 seconds to thoroughly mix its contents, then pour the appropriate amount into the cup, and carefully pour that directly into the tire at the unmounted section. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020 This specific unmounted stone, which weighs 1.02 carats, has a starting bid of £300,000 (approximately $403,254 at the current exchange rate) but could fetch up to £500,000 ($672,090). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2021 And, like Black Pearl, the tips of the masts can be unmounted to give enough clearance to sail under the Bridge of the Americas, and access the Pacific Ocean through the Panama Canal. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmounted was circa 1550

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“Unmounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmounted. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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